Plan Introduction (SUP Yoga at Lake Shikotsu)
This tour is a plan to enjoy SUP yoga in the rich nature of Lake Shikotsu, a lake in Hokkaido with the highest water quality in Japan.
Lake Shikotsu is a caldera lake formed by a sinkhole created by an eruption about 40,000 years ago, and has been used as a precious water source for the Chitose area since ancient times.
Aside from the feature of being the northernmost non-freezing lake in Japan, its clarity is extremely high due to the low occurrence of plankton due to the low nutrient content in the water.
In fact, it is no exaggeration to say that it is one of the most representative lakes not only in Hokkaido but also in Japan, as it has been selected as the best water quality in Japan for 11 consecutive years until 2018.
This is the SUP Yoga Plan to experience the best water quality in Japan, Lake Shikotsu.
This plan can be enjoyed all year round, and you can refresh your body and mind while enjoying the beautiful environment around Lake Shikotsu in spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Lake Shikotsu in spring is the clearest time of the year. It is the perfect season to enjoy SUP yoga with a clearer mind.
Also, in summer, the whole area is surrounded by greenery and full of negative ions! The refreshing breeze will help you relieve your daily stress even more. In autumn, you can enjoy the view of Lake Shikotsu in red and orange colors.
In addition to SUP yoga, you can also enjoy sightseeing in the surrounding area before and after the activity. Winter is extremely cold in all of Hokkaido, but don’t worry – we are here to provide you a dry suit!
You will be able to concentrate more on your yoga practice in the quiet Lake Shikotsu, which is covered with snow.
This plan is available for one person or more, so it is a great way to experience yoga easily.
You can also try clear kayaking, where the bottom of the boat is transparent, so you can choose the plan that best suits your activity level or mood.
For a great memory of your trip to Hokkaido, please try it out!
Tour details
Estimated timetable
| Time | Details |
| 9:30 am | Meet up, get dressed and head to the experience. |
| A comfortable SUP yoga experience floating on the lake! Soak away your daily fatigue! |
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| 11:30 pm | Done |
*Schedules may change depending on the weather.
| Meeting Place |
Shikotsukoonsen
Lake Shikotsu Onsen Parking Lot Shopping Arcade: Ocean Days and Shikotsu Kamui
Lake Shikotsu Onsen Bangaichi, Chitose City, Hokkaido 066-0281
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| Landmark |
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| Notes |
*Parking lot is available at the meeting place: April-November/500 yen *When you come by car, we recommend to search Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center (next to the destination) or “Guest House Shikotsu Kamui” on Google Map. [If you are coming by car] About 70 minutes from Sapporo, about 40 minutes from New Chitose Airport, about 30 minutes from Tomakomai, about 70 minutes from Jozankei, about 90 minutes from Niseko. |
*Introductory special price 8,000/person
Summer: wetsuit and shoes
Winter: Dry suit and shoes
Summer:
- Sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Change of clothes
- Swimsuit or rash guard (wetsuit rental available)
- Towel
Winter
- Warm underwear such as fleece top and bottom (no hooded underwear)
- Warm body warmers
- Towel, change of clothes
- Thick socks
<Summer>
9:30 am – 11:30 am, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
<Winter>
9:30 am – 11:30 am, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
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*Since we ask our customers to paddle SUP by themselves, for safety reasons, we may not be able to go out to the lake when the waves are high or the current is strong.
In that case, the tour will focus on the Chitose River.
Because of the nature of this tour, we will charge a cancellation fee if we cannot go out to the lake and have to change the tour to the Chitose River. Please understand this.
- By car
About 70 minutes from Sapporo, about 40 minutes from New Chitose Airport, about 30 minutes from Tomakomai, about 70 minutes from Jozankei, about 90 minutes from Niseko.
Set your navigation system to “Lake Shikotsu Onsen” and head for the parking lot in the shopping district by Lake Shikotsu.
From the parking lot, you will see the signboard of “Guest House Shikotsu Kamui” in the center of the shopping street. - By bus
Get off the bus at “Shikotsuko Onsen” and you will see the shopping street on your left.
You will see the signboard in the middle of the line along the parking lot. It is about a 1-minute walk from the bus stop. - If you take a cab (the fare is just a guide)
From Chitose area: about 3,000-5,000 yen
From Sapporo: about 7,000 yen - What is not included in the fare
Shikotsuko Onsen Parking Lot: 500 yen per car (from Apr. 2019)
Free of charge from December to March *Please refer to the following for public transportation.
If you use public transportation, please refer to the following information (Please note that the schedule may change in winter.)
By train: Sapporo Station – New Chitose Airport: 40 min.
New Chitose Airport Bus Stop No.1
8:40 ★9:40 11:40 ★12:40 14:35 16:30
JR Chitose Station Bus Stop West Exit #3
8:51 ★9:51 11:51 ★12:51 14:46 16:43
For Shikotsuko Chitose Station and New Chitose Airport
9:50 ★10:50 12:50 15:45 17:45
★ The mark operates only on weekends and holidays.
If you come by bus, you can join the morning or afternoon service!
